Seacoast (noun)

1. The land along the edge of the sea, especially a region bordering the ocean.
2. The shore of a sea or ocean.

Origin:

The word 'seacoast' originated in the 15th century and is a compound of 'sea' and 'coast', meaning the land along the edge of the sea.

Examples:

1. The seacoast was dotted with small fishing villages.
2. She grew up on the seacoast and loved to go to the beach.
3. The seacoast was battered by the powerful storm.
4. The seacoast was a popular tourist destination for its beautiful scenery.
5. The seacoast was lined with rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.